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TUSCALOOSA CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 9/10

Staff report

Published: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 11:00 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 11:38 p.m.

The Tuscaloosa City Council took the following action at its Tuesday meeting:

Consented to vacate a portion of 14th Street from Dearing Place to 14th Avenue in the city of Tuscaloosa at the request of John D. and Barbara Cocke and the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama (Tabled Aug. 6 and July 30).

<p>The Tuscaloosa City Council took the following action at its Tuesday meeting:</p><p>Consented to vacate a portion of 14th Street from Dearing Place to 14th Avenue in the city of Tuscaloosa at the request of John D. and Barbara Cocke and the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama (Tabled Aug. 6 and July 30).</p><p>Amended resolution adopted on Jan. 29 entitled “Resolution Approving Downtown/Riverfront Overlay District Permit for 2300 Bryant Drive.” (Tabled Sept. 3)</p><p>Authorized utility account credits; total: $1,285.37.</p><p>Declared property surplus and authorizing its disposal.</p><p>Authorized an adjustment and refund of excess deposit to Encore Tuscaloosa Management, LLC for installation of water mains and services for McFarland Mall WM Extension; total: $1,164.89.</p><p>Authorized an adjustment and refund of excess deposit to Tuscaloosa City Schools for installation of water mains and services for Career & Technical School, WM Extension; total: $6,740.26.</p><p>Approved the permit application DR/Overlay 20-13 of Randy Roberson for 2230 University Blvd.</p><p>RECESS — At this time the Council recessed from sitting as the Tuscaloosa City Council and convened as Floodplain Management Board of Adjustment.</p><p>Granted a variance from floodplain ordinance for Chance Partners, LLC at Riverfront Village.</p><p>ADJOURN ­— At this time the Council adjourn from sitting as the Floodplain Management Board of Adjustment and reconvened as the Tuscaloosa City Council.</p><p>Approved the application of Darrell Jones for a permit to own and operate a vehicle-for-hire transport service.</p><p>Authorized the mayor to execute a right-of-way permit to Katara Phillips.</p><p>Authorized the mayor to execute a right-of-way permit to Felita Winn.</p><p>Authorized the mayor to execute a grant agreement for FY-2013 EMPG Assistance Allocation; total: $2,476.</p><p>Authorized the mayor to execute a right-of-way permit to Mansion Condominiums.</p><p>Tentatively awarded contract for a public works or public improvement project for the Glens Lining Rehab Project to Southeast Sewer Services, Inc.; total: $141,520.</p><p>Extended a contract for the 2013 Water and Sewer Line Locate Project; total: not to exceed $130,300.</p><p>Authorized engineering and related services contract with Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. for Culver Road/Case Road and Greenview Subdivision water line upgrades; total: not to exceed $133,750.</p><p>Authorized a minor public works contract with Gulf Coast Underground, LLC for Glens Manhole Rehab Project; total: $31,680.</p><p>Tentatively awarded a contract for the Seasonal Ice Rink to OH WIND, Inc. d/b/a Ice Rink Events; total: $120,600.</p><p>Authorized draw down No. 3 for payment from the Series 2013A Warrant Issue line of credit with Regions Bank; total: $50,954.50.</p><p>Authorized a sublease between Bama Air, Inc. and NorthStar Emergency Medical Services for the construction of a hangar and helicopter pad at the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport.</p><p>Approved job class specifications for Public Outreach Coordinator and Federal Programs Compliance Officer.</p><p>Authorized payment to Park 7 Group for sewer line upgrades; total, not to exceed $150,000.</p><p>Authorized mayor to execute agreement with Comcast for Internet service at Public Safety Logistics Building at 3311 Kauloosa Ave.; total, $104.80 monthly service and $49 installation fee).</p><p>Amended Exhibits “A” and “B” of Section 19-42/19-60(a) of the Code of Tuscaloosa.</p><p>Appointed Rob Steward to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.</p><p>Authorized payment of bills; total: $1,602.57.</p>